The job will definitely be finished by next year 'at the' (very) 'latest'.
The store carries 'the latest in' home improvement products.
He is the 'latest' person to announce his resignation.
(..) you wanted to know, so I told you. Australia. That's your great idea? Oh, boy, it's the latest in... in a long line. Australia's no better than here. Aw, that's all you know. Name me one thing. (..)1969 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid